Pork vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and basil:
- Both pork and basil are high in potassium.
- Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than pork.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, basil contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and basil has 92% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to basil per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 35:0:65 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 37% |
| Fat | 65% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both basil and pork are low in carbohydrates - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than pork - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Basil and pork contain similar amounts of sugar - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 716% more protein than basil - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and basil has 99% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Basil has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than pork - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 131 times more Vitamin A than pork - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than basil - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than pork - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, basil contains more folate.
| Pork | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 705% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 146% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and basil are high in potassium. Pork has 23% more potassium than basil - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Pork | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Pork | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.073 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.72 G | 0.073 G |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pork or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is pork or basil better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 720% more protein than basil - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does basil or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both basil and pork are low in carbohydrates - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 710% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does pork or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does pork or basil contain more potassium?
Both pork and basil are high in potassium. Pork has 20% more potassium than basil - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.